Transforming cities around the world
With inspiration from the way of life in Copenhagen, Gehl Architects has played an important role in transforming cities around the world into greener and more sustainable cities with the people living in them in focus.

“They have been contributing to the spreading of sustainable solutions from Copenhagen to bigger cities all over the world, strengthening the leading position of the city hence leading the way for other Danish companies,” said the Copenhagen Lord Mayor Frank Jensen.

The prize was presented by the Copenhagen Lord Mayor, Frank Jensen, the Mayor of Technical & Environmental Affairs, Morten Kabell, and the Chairman of DI, Torben Ladegaard, at Gehl Architects’ Copenhagen office.

“We are happy and excited to have won the “Initiativ Prize” and for the tremendous recognition following the prized,” thanked Founding Partner and CEO, Helle Søholt.

Instead of receiving the artwork accompanying the prize, Gehl Architects has chosen to donate the money to UN´s refugee agency UNHCR.

Virtual Reality Tour

The Cycling Embassy of Denmark’s Annual Report 2017 is out! 2017 has been an exciting year. CED contributed to the new EU cycling strategy, entered the discussion on automated vehicles and cycling, launched a new publication and a Virtual Reality film, making it possible to cycle through the streets of Copenhagen. The CED is evolving …

The first national Cycle Fund from 2009-2014 was established in 2009, allocating € 134 for promoting cycling in municipalities. The objective of the Cycling Fund is to facilitate projects that can improve conditions for cyclists all over Denmark in order to make the bicycle a more attractive and safe. In this five-year period, the fund …

A new publication from the Cycling Embassy is out now. This is your chance to meet the members of the Cycling Embassy of Denmark and learn more about the network. In Denmark, we have 100 years of experience planning cycle-friendly cities, developing cycling infrastructure and cycling campaigns. And people from all over the world …